Hurricanes This Week: September 29th
The week that was: It was a tough afternoon for the Lethbridge Hurricanes who faced the Calgary Hitmen in their lone game of the week. The Hitmen opened up a 4-nothing lead after the first period and added 3 more in the second and 2 more in the third. The Hurricanes finally broke Mack Shields’ shutout bid at the 1:32 mark of the 3rd period when former Calgary Hitmen Zane Jones buried his 1st of the season and first as a Hurricane. Jones would be awarded a penalty shot later in the period and would find the back of the net to complete the scoring for the Hurricanes. Lethbridge was outshot 45-20 and finished the night 0/5 on the PP while Calgary was 1/4. Starting goalie Zac Robidoux made 10 saves on 14 shots, Stuart Skinner played the final 40 minutes and stopped 26 of the 31 shots he faced in the game.
Looking ahead:
Wednesday, October 1st, 7:00pm – The Hurricanes and Calgary Hitmen meet again, this time at the ENMAX Centre in this back end of the home and home series. Calgary already took their first meeting by a 9-2 score. In 2013-2014, the Hitmen swept the six game season series, outscoring the Hurricanes 34-15 along the way.
Friday, October 3rd, 7:00pm – Friday marks the first of three meetings this season between the Hurricanes and Kamloops Blazers. Like Lethbridge who struggled to just 12 wins in 2013-2014, Kamloops also struggled finishing the season with 14 wins, but they did win both matchups. On October 14th, the Blazers skated to a 7-1 in and on January 22nd, they defeated the Hurricanes by that same 7-1 score. The Hurricanes were outshot 77-58 and were 2/8 on the PP in the series while Kamloops was 4/8. Giorgio Estephan led the way with 2 goals, while Tyler Wong and Riley Sheen both added an assist.
Practice Schedule:
Monday, September 29th – 1:30 to 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 30th – 1:30 to 4:00pm
Wednesday, October 1st – GAME DAY vs. CALGARY
Thursday, October 2nd – 1:30 to 4:00pm
Friday, October 3rd – GAME DAY vs. KAMLOOPS
Milestone Watch:
1st Goals: Pavel Skumatov scored his first career WHL goal Friday, Sept. 19th vs. Medicine Hat.
Nick Walters is 6 games from 250
Tyler Bell is 4 games from 200
Riley Sheen is 15 games from 200
Lenny Hackman is 3 games from 150
Jamal Watson is 4 points from 100
Riley Sheen is 6 points from 100
News & Notes:
Trading Day: On Thursday (Oct. 25th), the Lethbridge Hurricanes sent their 4th round Bantam pick in 2015 to the Everett Silvertips in exchange for O/A left winger Zane Jones. The 6’3, 210 pound 20-year old from Olds has played 192 career WHL games registering 104 points (48G, 56A) to go along with a plus-11 +/- rating and 183 penalty minutes.
Reassigned: The Hurricanes re-assigned Ryan Vandervlis to the Red Deer Midget Triple A Chiefs on Thursday (Oct. 25th). The 16-year old played 6 pre-season games with 1 goal and played 1 regular season game with the Hurricanes.
NHL’s Watchful Eye: 2nd year Centre, Giorgio Estephan has caught the eye of the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau. On the preliminary Draft Watch List for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the 6’0, 184 pound native of Edmonton was listed as a WHL “C” skater indicating a 4th to 6th round candidate. Estephan was drafted in the 1st round (4th overall) by Lethbridge in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft and last year finished with 24 points (12G, 12A) in 64 games.
NHL Camps: Reid Duke was drafted by the Minnesota Wild (6th round, 169th overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He attended their summer prospects development camp and recently returned from their training camp. Nick Walters signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement with the Columbus Blue Jackets and attended their Prospects Camp in September.
Oh Captain my Captain: The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced 4th year veteran and Calgary native Jamal Watson as the 24th Captain in franchise history. The team named the 6 assistants who will wear the ‘A’ either at home or on the road. The Assistants are: Riley Sheen, Nick Walters, Tyler Bell, Lenny Hackman, Tyler Wong and Carter Folk.
By the Numbers: The Canes have 28 on their roster: 2 Goalies, 9 Defencemen and 17 Forwards.
Age Breakdown: 4 – 20 year olds, 5 – 19 year olds, 10 – 18 year olds, 7 – 17 year olds and 2 – 16 year olds. Rookies include (Zachary Goberis, Nikita Milekhin, Pavel Skumatov, Jaeger White, Brandon Kennedy, Thomas Lenchyshyn, Andrew Nielsen, Zac Robidoux and Stuart Skinner)
Canes in the Community
Meet the Canes: On Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 to 1:00pm, the Lethbridge Hurricanes and proud to partner once again with Lethbridge Public Library. The public will get a chance to “book a time” and meet with some of the Hurricanes at the main library downtown. Find out what it’s like to be a member of the team, what practices and game days are like and find out more about what they do in the community. Staff from the library will be on hand at both games this week so fans can book their time slot and visit with some of the Hurricanes!
CaneTrain rolls into Kal-Tire: On Sunday, October 5th from 11:00 to 1:00pm, the Lethbridge Hurricanes are partnering with Kal-Tire for some skills, drills, and games. Members of the Canes will have hockey activities planned as well as a BBQ from Kal-Tire and tons of prizing including an autographed jersey up for grabs. Fans are encouraged to bring their own sticks and have some fun with the Canes and they can get autographs from the players as well.
Promotions & News this season:
It’s the Davis GMC Buick #Cash4Goals Promotion all season long! If any Lethbridge Hurricanes player scores with 25 seconds left in any period, you could win up to $25,000!
· * One contestant per game
· * Enter your ticket stub in any of the 4 draw boxes on the concourse
· * The draw will be made prior to the 10:00 mark in the 1st period. Contestant will be announced at the 10:00 break in the 1st period.
· * Contestant must be 18 years of age or older and must be present at the game
· * The opposing team’s goaltender must be in net for the goal to count
· * If the goal is scored in the 1st or 2nd period, $2,500 will be awarded to the contestant
· * If the goal is scored in the 3rd period, $25,000 will be awarded to the contestant
For all home games in October, a goal in any period will see the contestant awarded $25,000!!
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Enter your team to WIN a chance to sit on the bench for warm-ups at an upcoming game! Contact Chris Yauck Photography for entry details! Be sure to “like” Chris Yauck Photography on Facebook and watch for more information.
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Are you or someone you know celebrating a birthday soon? Bring the party to a Hurricanes game for the Boston Pizza Birthday Bash! Contact the Hurricanes office at (403) 328-1986 for more information.
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Season Ticket Holders, don’t forget to take advantage of your special Rewards Card discounts! Joey’s Restaurant, Luigis North, Menchie’s, DV8, Mr Mikes, Galaxy Bowling, Gas King, and of course the Hurricanes shop all have some awesome deals just for y
